To my dismay, I am officially out of the fantasy football playoffs! My season was filled with player injuries and underperformance. Maurice Jones Drew (pictured above) was one of my top draft picks that has been in a walking boot and crutches for much of the season.
Can foot injuries be prevented amongst athletes?
Dr Michael Coughlin, a leading foot and ankle expert believes the answer is YES! In preventing these types of injuries Dr Couglin reports that "It's really the cleat pattern and the stiffness of the shoe that we found makes the difference."
The NFL has consulted with Dr Coughlin, who has since met with shoe companies to help them develope shoe gear that may help to prevent these injuries.
